Tiny musicians can ‘groove and grow’ in Dover

DOVER — Back by popular demand, the Children’s Museum of New Hampshire will host another eight-week Groove & Grow class for toddlers.

This music and movement class is for children ages 2 to 4 years old. Taught by Marissa Ruffini, a certified music therapist with Sonatina Music Therapy, toddlers will sing, play and move to music.

“We are really excited to be offering a music class at the Children’s Museum,” Paula Rais, the Museum’s Director of Community Engagement said in a public statement. “Marissa first came to the museum as a guest presenter during our Toddlerfest events and parents gave her rave reviews. We appreciate having an educator with so much experience in early childhood development leading this class so both parents and children will get the most out of it.”

Classes begin on Saturday, Jan. 19 at 10 a.m. Sessions are 45 minutes long, with both parent and child participation. Ruffini limits classes to 12 children so she can get to know her students and tailor activities to their personalities and developmental level.

“Her goal is to promote important social, emotional and physical growth while having fun with music,” according to a public statement.

The 8-week program is $80 for museum members and $120 for non-members, with admission to the museum after each class included. A sibling discount is available. Classes will run Jan. 19- March 23.